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The World’s Best Roofing Blog is authored by Duro-Last® Roofing to be an information source for commercial roofing industry professionals: contractors, architects, specifiers, consultants, building owners, and facility managers who are involved in the roof decision-making process. We include articles on roof technology and materials, safety, sustainability, and more. We also report on happenings at Duro-Last, such as featured roofing projects and company activities. Many posts are authored by subject matter experts at Duro-Last; others are re-posted from industry media or provided by other industry sources.
Drew Ballensky | Aug 26, 2013

2013 will be record year for hotel renovations

The U.S. hotel industry is expected to spend $5.6 billion on capital expenditures this year, exceeding the most recent record of $5.5 billion set in 2008.

Drew Ballensky | Aug 19, 2013

Discovery of hidden asbestos complicates DFW terminal renovations

The finding of more asbestos in Terminal B than expected, and the pending merger of US Airways and the airport’s largest tenant, American Airlines, is causing construction delays on a $2.3 billion Dallas/Fort Worth Airport terminal renovation.

Drew Ballensky | Aug 12, 2013

Decade-long renovation of Kansas Capitol Building expected to be complete by year end

A $300 million-plus, decade-long renovation of the Kansas Capitol Building in Topeka is expected to be complete by the end of the year. The exterior refurbishing of copper over the four imposing wings and around the dome should be complete by late November.

Drew Ballensky | Aug 6, 2013

Renovation of Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study yields oldest LEED-certified building in U.S.

The Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study recently achieved LEED-NC v3 Gold certification for its renovation of the historic Fay House, making it the oldest LEED-certified building in the United States.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 29, 2013

University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena, Lexington Center will be renovated

The University of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena and the nearby Lexington Center will undergo a major renovation beginning next year.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 22, 2013

Life-cycle cost analysis is essential tool in energy efficiency retrofit planning

When considering energy efficiency retrofits, building owners need to do capital expenditure (CapEx) planning that includes the what, when, and why of repairs along with cost.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 15, 2013

Developer plans to convert historic Kansas City high-rise to mixed-use with 55 new apartments

An $18 million redevelopment proposal would convert a historic Kansas City high-rise into a commercial/residential property.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 8, 2013

Unique Butte, Montana stained glass courthouse dome needs restoration

A unique stained-glass dome capping the rotunda at the Butte-Silver Bow County courthouse in Butte, Montana is in danger of being lost without a restoration.

Drew Ballensky | Jul 1, 2013

Tennessee utility earns first LEED-EB pilot credit after energy efficiency retrofit

USGBC awarded a LEED-certified plaque to the headquarters building of Chattanooga's electric utility, EPB, in June. It is the first building in the world to earn LEED certification using a new pilot credit for satisfying an energy pre-requisite in the LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M Rating System.

Drew Ballensky | Jun 26, 2013

L.A.’s airport authority to spend heavily on terminal renovations, upgrades

Los Angeles World Airports, L.A.’s regional airport authority, is planning to spend slightly more than $4 billion on capital improvement projects during a five-year period ending in 2018.

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